Town
motorist given jail termA HIGHBRIDGE
motorist has been given a jail sentence after being convicted
of perverting the course of justice and other motoring offences.
Edward Osgood, 43, of Burnham Road appeared at Taunton Crown Court
on Friday (June 29th) where he was sentenced. More...

Crews
called to Highbridge fireTWO
fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea rushed to a blaze at a flat in
Highbridge on Saturday morning (June 30th). Crews were called
to General Higgins House in Southwell Crescent at 10.37am, as
pictured, after a kitchen blaze was repoorted by the occupants.
More...

Mental
health help at handTHE
national charity Rethink Mental Illness is launching a new course
during July for people with mental health problems in Burnham-On-Sea.
The eight-week course offers a wide variety of activities and
is designed to help people build their confidence and help relationships.
More...

Sixth
form prom held on pierPhoto
Special: SIXTH form students from a
Highbridge school celebrated the end of their school year with
a lavish prom on Friday night (June 29th). The pupils from King
Alfred School gathered on Weston Pier for their special night,
as pictured here, for an evening of fun.
More...

Sexual
assaults may be linkedPOLICE
say two sexual assaults which occurred in Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater
this week may be linked - and they have issued an appeal for witnesses.
Officers were called to Burnham's Frank Foley Parkway at 2.30pm
on Thursday (June 28th) after a woman was attacked by an Asian
man. More...

Crews
called to M5 accidentTHREE
fire engines were called to an accident on the M5 motorway near
Burnham-On-Sea on Friday afternoon (June 29th). Two engines from
Burnham and a rescue tender from Weston were called to the accident
between junctions 22 at Burnham and 21 at Weston.
More...

Burnham
dog show on SundayBURNHAM-On-Sea's
annual RSPCA dog show will be held this Sunday (July 1st). The
fundraising dog show and summer fair will be held in Burnham's
Manor Gardens from 11am. One of the organisers said: "We
hope lots of people will come along and join the fun."
More...

Cider
and music festival todayFINAL
tickets are on sale for a cider and music festival being held
in Brent Knoll today. The Westcroft Cider, Beer and Food Festival
will be held throughout the day and will feature an exciting free
local food festival in the daytime followed by a ticketed evening
of music. More...

Appeal
after sexual assaultBURNHAM-On-Sea
police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an alleged
sexual assault in the town on Thursday (June 28th). Officers were
called to the town's Frank Foley Parkway at 2.30pm on Thursday
afternoon after the woman was attacked by a passer-by. More...

Bloom
entries set to closeBUSINESSES
and home owners across Burnham-On-Sea are being encouraged to
enter the town's annual Burnham In Bloom flower competition, with
entries set to close on Saturday (June 30th). This year's competition
has sixteen categories to enter for individuals and businesses.
More...

Councillor's
anger at vandalsA TOWN
councillor in Burnham-On-Sea is counting the cost of vandalism
this week after a wall outside his home was damaged. Cllr Paul
Young who represents Burnham Central and Burnham South, is fuming
after vandals targeted his Highbridge Road property. More...

'Dragons'
boost town groupsFOUR
community groups in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have received
financial boosts this week after pitching their ideas to a panel
of judges during an event styled on the BBC's hit TV show Dragon's
Den. Burnham & District Lions Club held the 'Lions Den' event.
More...

Recycling
service to expandTHREE
more types of rubbish can be included in Burnham-On-Sea householders'
kerbside recycling from the start of July, Sedgemoor District
Council has announced. Aerosols, textiles and paper kitchen towels
have been added to the list of ten materials accepted by the waste
collectors. More...

'Priceless'
sculpture stolenExclusive:
POLICE
have appealed for witnesses after a huge metal sculpture, weighing
more than a ton, was stolen from a garden in Brent Knoll earlier
this week. The bronze sculpture of a boat on a wave, pictured
here, was removed from outside a property in Brent Knoll on Monday
(June 25th) at around 10pm. More...

Fundraising
music night A LIVE
music evening will be held to raise funds for Berrow Junior Football
Club on Friday (29th June). Local group Combyne Arvester will
be playing from 9pm onwards at the Berrow Inn. A special fundraising
menu will be offered to visitors during the event. More...

Delays
hit wind farm plansExclusive:
MULTI-million pound proposals for a controversial new wind
farm near Burnham-On-Sea will be formally submitted to planners
over the next few weeks, quashing rumours that the scheme is about
to be shelved due to rising costs and delays. Developer Broadview
says it is finalising its plans.
More...

New
Highbridge group formedA NEW
campaign group seeking a brighter future for Highbridge has been
formed by concerned residents this week. Responding to the ongoing
blight of the former Highbridge Hotel site and the recent demolition
of the iconic FF&F building, residents are expressing their
frustration. More...

Tesco
consultation underwayBURNHAM-On-Sea
Town Team's consultation with residents, businesses and councillors
is underway this week on how £300,000 of Tesco funding should
be spent in the town centre. The Town Team has been asked to gather
ideas and feedback from the community. More...

Fire
crews called to Brean blazeFIRE
crews from Burnham-On-Sea rushed to a holiday park in Brean on
Wednesday afternoon (June 27th) after a blaze broke out in a chalet.
Five fire appliances from Burnham-On-Sea, Weston and Bridgwater
were sent to Pontins after reports of the fire at 4.45pm. More...

Town
swimmers are winners!A GROUP
of swimmers from Burnham-On-Sea Swimming Club scooped no fewer
than 25 medals during a successful competition earlier this week.
The youngsters, aged from 9-15, travelled to Hutton Moor Leisure
Centre in Weston to enter the Clevedon and Chard Open Meet. More...

Drama
group seeks actorsAN award-winning
local drama group is seeking local people to join the cast of
its next production. The West Huntspill Players are currently
reading plays for their November production. Those interested
in taking an acting role are welcome to attend two meetings taking
place in July. More...

Students
to hold art exhibitionSTUDENTS
at Highbridge's King Alfred School will be displaying their artistic
expertise during a special art exhibition on Wednesday (July 4th).
King Alfred's art department is hosting the 'inspirational evening
of art' from 6pm-8.30pm in the school's main hall. More...

Super-fast
broadband next yearBURNHAM-On-Sea
is set to be included in British Telecom's roll-out of super-fast
broadband next year, it has been announced this week. High-speed
fibre broadband will be rolled out to more than 10,000 homes and
businesses in Burnham-On-Sea during 2013, the firm said. More...

£500k
boost for wildlife plansA NEW
Wildlife and Heritage Education Centre is to be built following
a massive £502,600 grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund,
it has been announced this week. The new facility is to be built
at Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre in East Huntspill, near
Burnham-On-Sea. More...

Police
name crash victimPOLICE
have named the motorcyclist who died in a fatal accident in Lympsham
on Sunday (June 24th). John Ivison, a 76-year-old man from Exeter,
died in the collision with a Mercedes car at the busy Lympsham
road junction of Brean Road and Rectory Way. More...

Anger
as river homes approvedCOUNCILLORS
and residents have reacted with disappointment to the news that
controversial proposals for a new riverside housing development
in Highbridge were approved on Tuesday (June 26th), albeit in
a downgraded scheme. The proposals for the boatyard site attracted
scores of objections. More...

Students
head off to KenyaSTUDENTS
from the Burnham-On-Sea area are among a group heading out to
Kenya to build a school supported by a local Somerset charity.
Henry McGwinty from Mark and Ben Ferguson from Axbridge have responded
to the Mend the Gap charitys appeal. More...

Cider
music festival countdownTICKETS
are on sale for a cider and music festival being held in Brent
Knoll later this week. The Westcroft Cider, Beer and Food Festival
will be held on Saturday 30th June and will feature an exciting
free local food festival plus a ticketed evening of music. More...

Rotary
book shop re-opensBURNHAM-On-Sea
Rotary Club's fundraising book shop has re-opened in the town
centre. Members of the club are running the shop at the former
Thresher's Wine Shop in College Street from
Monday to Saturday between 10am-4pm.
Donations of books are being welcomed by the group. More...

River
homes decision todayDistrict
councillors will decide today (Tuesday, June 26th) whether controversial
plans to build 95 new homes next to the River Brue in Highbridge
are given the go-ahead. The proposals for the boatyard site near
The Clyce include eighty five houses, plus ten flats, and have
attracted scores of ojections. More...

Tai
chi taster day held in townDOZENS
of residents
took part in a tai chi taster event in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor
Gardens on Saturday. Bubbling Springs, which is based in Burnham,
held a series of demonstrations in the gardens over the course
of two hours. Tai Chi Form is sometimes referred to as 'meditation
in movement'. More...

Busking
vicar raises hall funds!A BUSKING
vicar has helped to raise hundreds of pounds towards much-needed
repairs to a church hall's roof in Highbridge. Reverend Sharon
Crossman from St John's Church picked up her guitar and played
popular tunes outside the church on Saturday to boost funds for
the hall's roof. More...

Pylon
protest on Crook PeakBURNHAM-On-Sea's
MP Tessa Munt joined campaigners walking along Crook Peak on Sunday
(June 24th) to raise awareness of controversial plans by the National
Grid to install a 37-mile
line of 400,000 volt, 46.5m tall pylonscrossing
Somersets countryside. More...

Mayor
presents Jubilee medalsBURNHAM-On-Sea
Coastguards received Jubilee Medals from the town's Mayor and
bid farewell to a retiring member of the organisation on Friday
(June 22nd). Burnham and Highbridge Mayor Ken Smout presented
six members of the team with their Jubilee medals. More...

Moose
Lodge holistic successBURNHAM-On-Sea
Moose Lodge has raised £3,000 for Devon and Somerset Air
Ambulance and other local charities during a fundraising weekend.
The lodge's holistic weekend was hailed a successful despite being
held over the Jubilee period and poor weather. More...

£2k
raised at charity cream teaA BERROW
couple raised a cuppa and £2,000 for charity on Saturday
(June 23rd) when they held a fundraising cream tea in aid of Marie
Curie Cancer Care. For a fifth year, Steve and Hilary Cox served
up hundreds of teas to the general public including MP Tessa Munt.
More...

Biker
killed in crash with carA MOTORCYCLIST
died in a collision with a car near Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday afternoon
(June 24th). Police were called to the busy Lympsham road junction
of Brean Road and Rectory Way where a Mercedes car and a motorbike
collided at approximately 3.30pm. More...

Popular
Coastguard retiresBURNHAM-On-Sea
Coastguards bid farewell to a popular member of their group on
Friday evening (June 22nd) who has retired from his role. Long-serving
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard team member Dave Ilsley, pictured, has
retired after 11 years of active duties in the town. More...

Air
ambulance lands in townA Highbridge
woman was airlifted to hospital on Saturday evening (June 23rd)
after suffering an accident in which she fell down a staircase.
Ambulance crews were called to a property in Highbridge Road shortly
after 6pm and, because the lady had a potentially serious head
injury, a helicopter was called. More...

Petals
scattered to recall tragedyTHE
mother of a five year-old girl who died after getting stuck on
mudflats at Berrow scattered flower petals at the scene of the
tragedy today (Saturday), ten years to the day since it occurred.
Five year-old Lelaina Hall died after getting trapped by the incoming
tide on the beach on 23rd June, 2002. More...

In
photos: Armed Forces DayTWO
ceremonies to mark Armed Forces Day were held in Burnham-On-Sea
and Highbridge today (Saturday, June 23rd). Mayor Ken Smout led
a flag-raising ceremony outside Highbridge Community Hall, followed
by Burnham-On-Sea's ceremony in Pier Street. More...

Town
fire crews in blaze dramaExclusive Photos: THESE were the dramatic scenes in the
village of Mark on Friday afternoon (June 22nd) when firefighters
from Burnham-On-Sea were called to tackle a blazing car. Firefighters
rushed to the residential area of Churchlands in Mark at 4.35pm
where the car was alight. More...

Join
free tai chi taster sessionsA
TAI chi club from Burnham-On-Sea is inviting residents to try
out the activity during a free taster event today (Saturday).
Bubbling Springs, which is based in Burnham, will be hosting demonstrations
in Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens from 2.30pm-4.30pm. More...

Flood-hit
streets under water Exclusive: Streets in part of Burnham-On-Sea were left
under several inches of water on Thursday evening (June 21st)
after heavy rainfall. Roads and pavements along parts of Maple
Drive and Sycamore Close were flooded with up to six inches of
water, as pictured, due to long-running drainage problems. More...

Arts
festival countdown begins
HIGHBRIDGE and Burnham Artists have begun making 'Denizens of
the Deep' for their summer arts festival which takes place next
month. The festival will be held throughout the day on Saturday
14th July from 10am to 4pm in the open air at Highbridge's Apex
Wildlife Park. More...

BARB
to hold special open dayBURNHAM-On-Sea's
rescue hovercraft station will be holding a special open day on
Saturday (June 23rd) - ten years to the day since a five year-old
girl died after getting stuck in mud at Berrow. Five-year-old
Lelaina Hall tragically died on the beach at Berrow in June 2002.
More...

Time
capsule winners namedTHE
winners of a competition at Highbridge's King Alfred School to
design items for a time capsule have been announced this week.
As part of the schools Challenge Day, the Year 8 students
were asked to design an item which represents Burnham and Highbridge
to be placed in the time capsule which will be opened in the year
2062. More...

Debbie
picked as new presidentBURNHAM-On-Sea
Inner Wheel has this week chosen its new President for the year
ahead during a colourful Jubilee party. Debbie Spragg took over
the role from Sandra Moon in fine style, on Wednesday evening
(June 20th) during the group's Jubilee dinner at Burnham and Berrow
Golf Club. More...

Prominent
building demolishedExclusive: FEARS for
the safety of pedestrians have led to a familiar building in the
centre of Highbridge being demolished this week, making way for
a new development of 14 flats. Bulldozers smashed down Canal House
next to the roundabout in Market Street, as pictured. More...

Green
fears halt £120k park planExclusive:
PLANS to build a new £120,000 outdoor sports area in
Highbridge's Apex Park have been dealt a setback this week after
the district council said the proposals could harm the park's
green environmental status. The Town Council is applying for £100,000
of funding to build a new MUGA (Multi Use Games Area). More...

Warning
over fake £20 notesExclusive: BURNHAM-On-Sea
businesses and shoppers have this week been urged to be on their
guard against counterfeit bank notes. Several forged £20
notes have been received by businesses in the town centre - including
a High Street shop, a pub and a petrol station. More...

Couple
to hold tea fundraiserA BERROW couple will be raising a cuppa for charity
this Saturday (June 23rd) when they hold a fundraising cream tea
in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. For a fifth year, Steve and
Hilary Cox (pictured) will be serving up hundreds of teas to the
public from 2-5pm. More...

Van
in town car park collisionPOLICE were called to a Burnham-On-Sea car park
on Tuesday (June 19th) after a van careered through a fence into
a garden. The white van smashed through a wooden fence in Burnham's
Pier Street car park next to the town's Morrisons supermarket,
as pictured here. More...

Young
dancers celebrate winsYOUNGSTERS from across the Burnham-On-Sea area
are this week celebrating scooping top awards at the annual Taunton
Dance Festival. The Lucy Gunter Dance Centre in Highbridge entered
a large group of local students into the popular festival. More...

Resignations
hit hospital groupExclusive:
THE Friends Of Burnham-On-Sea Hospital have this week issued
an appeal for new volunteers following several resignations. Chairman
Tony Deahl told the group's AGM that several members of the group's
committee have resigned, citing major NHS changes. More...

River
homes meeting tonightA PUBLIC
meeting is to be held in Highbridge this evening (Wednesday) when
residents will be able to air their objections regarding a proposed
development of 95 new homes. The proposals for the riverside boatyard
near The Clyce include eighty five 2, 3 and 4 bed houses. More...

Have
your say on £300k windfallExclusive:
RESIDENTS in Burnham-On-Sea are being invited to have their say
on how £300,000 of community cash from supermarket giant
Tesco is spent on improving the town centre. The expansion of
Burnham's Tesco store in Ben Travers Way involves £300,000
being given to the regeneration. More...

Joe
to stand in county electionExclusive:
HIGHBRIDGE and Burnham South Liberal Democrats have this week
selected district councillor Joe Leach as their candidate for
next year's County Council elections. Joe, 25, has lived and worked
in the town all his life, and has been a district councillor for
over five years. More...

Forces
Day ceremonies in townBUS
services to Berrow Health Campus have been improved following
feedback from visitors to the centre. WebberBus has included a
new request stop in Berrow within their 15/75 service from Wellington
to Weston. First Bus services also stop at Berrow Triangle. More...

Bus
service changes in BerrowBUS
services to Berrow Health Campus have been improved following
feedback from visitors to the centre. WebberBus has included a
new request stop in Berrow within their 15/75 service from Wellington
to Weston. First Bus services also stop at Berrow Triangle. More...

TV
sports hurt tourism tradeExclusive:
THE Olympics and Euro 2012 are partly to blame for a 15 per cent
downturn in Burnham-On-Sea's summer tourist trade, it has been
claimed this week. The high number of summer televised sporting
events - in addition to poor weather - are leading to a reduction
in advance bookings. More...

Wind
farm subsidy 'to be axed'PROTESTERS fighting against plans for a wind farm
on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea have this week welcomed reports
that the government is preparing to scrap all subsidies for onshore
wind farms. Reports have claimed the subsidy regime will be phased
out. More...

Young
town chef honouredASPRING Highbridge Chef Brad Edrich has been honoured
at Weston College's Excellence in Business Training Awards 2012,
celebrating businesses and apprentices. Brad Edrich, 17, of Bristol
Road, Highbridge received the Hospitality Learner of the Year
Award. More...

Cream
teas raise hospice cashA GROUP
of generous Burnham-On-Sea ladies have raised £220 for St
Margarets Hospice by holding a fundraising tea party. Barbara
Fletcher, who organised the 'Great British Tea Party' in her garden,
supplied a delicious cream tea which was enjoyed by around 40
people. More...

£2bn
deal to build Hinkley CEDF
Energy has this week named the construction company which has
won a £2bn contract to build Hinkley Point C power station,
near Burnham-On-Sea, if it gets planning consent. A joint venture,
Bouygues/Laing ORourke, has been announced as the preferred
bidder for the Hinkley Point C contract. More...

It's
Neighbourhood Watch WeekNEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Week is being marked in Burnham-On-Sea
and Highbridge this week with several events. Police will be at
Asda in Highbridge on Tuesday (June 19th) from 10am-noon, offering
information and details about running and starting the schemes.
More...

Town
parking clampdown beginsMOTORISTS
who
park illegally in Burnham-On-Sea town centre are being warned
to expect fines from today (Monday, June 18th) by Somerset County
Council's new parking wardens. The council's new civil enforcement
officers, pictured here in Burnham, were introduced earlier this
month. More...

Berrow
Fayre beats weather!STORMY
weather failed to dampen spirits at Berrow's annual summer fayre
on Saturday (16th June), when an afternoon of entertainment was
enjoyed by large crowds. The popular event was held on the village's
Millennium Field off Red Road and was enjoyed by the spectators.
More...

Busy
summer planned at CoveA BUSY
summer of activities is being planned at Burnham-On-Sea's Marine
Cove gardens with a craft fete and promotional events scheduled.
A wildlife morning was held at the seafront gardens on Saturday
(June 16th) when guided tours were given by Peter Grainger, Ecologist
at Sedgemoor District Council. More...

Delays
as vehicle overturnsAN
overturned vehicle caused traffic disruption on the M5 motorway
past Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (June 17th). Police and fire crews
were called to the northbound carriageway, between junctions 22
at Burnham-On-Sea and 21 at Weston, at 12.09pm. More...

Motorist
air-lifted to hospitalUpdated:
A motorist has been air-lifted to hospital following a serious
accident which closed a busy road through Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday
afternoon (June 17th). Police closed Queen's Drive, as pictured,
after the collision between a motorbike and a car on the railway
bridge. More...

Food
festival plans unveiledBURNHAM-On-Sea
is set to host its first food festival this autumn when scores
of food and drink producers from across the West country will
gather in the town. Producers of food and drink, restaurants,
growers, brewers and farmers will come together for the first
Burnham-On-Sea Food and Drink Festival. More...

Outgoing
Chairman thankedMEMBERS
and supporters of Burnham-On-Sea's Chamber of Trade have thanked
their outgoing chairman after two busy years in the role. Rhonda
Mills stepped down during the group's AGM, held at the Somerset
and Dorset pub, on Thursday evening (June 14th). She was presented
with a gift by members. More...

Police
investigate car blazeExclusive:
POLICE have begun an investigation into a car fire near Burnham-On-Sea
this morning (Saturday, June 16th). Firefighters were called to
Puriton at 7.18am to find the blazing pink Audi Quattro pictured
here in a ditch besides the road. It is thought to be deliberate.
More...

Council
visits site of 95 homesCOUNCILLORS
have this week made a special visit to Highbridge to see for themselves
the site where 95 controversial riverside homes are being proposed.
Members of Sedgemoor District Council's Development Control Committee,
led by Chairman Bob Filmer, visited the boat yard in Clyce Road.
More...

Berrow
fayre previewBERROW'S
annual village fayre will go ahead today (Saturday, 16th June)
as planned despite the forecast of wet weather. Organisers met
on Friday afternoon to discuss whether to postpone the event,
but they decided to proceed with the event as scheduled. More...

Fundraising
ladies night todayA BURNHAM-On-Sea
carnival club is holding a fundraising ladies night tonight (Saturday,
June 16th) to boost its funds. Hillview Carnival Club said earlier
this week that it is being hit by the ever-increasing costs of
insurance, fuel and safety regulations and needs more donations.
More...

Hinkley
crime fears rejectedTHE
firm behind plans to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley
Point near Burnham-On-Sea has this week denied that the project
will bring fresh crime and disorder to the area. Police have warned
that the construction could become the focus of major protests.
More...

One
hurt in five-car M5 crashA
MOTORIST was taken to hospital today (Friday, June 15th) following
an accident involving five cars on the M5 at Burnham-On-Sea. Police,
fire and ambulance crews were called to the northbound carriageway
between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston at 1.30pm. More...

Town
theatre receives £20,000Exclusive:
BURNHAM-On-Sea's Princess Theatre has been awarded a funding
boost of almost £20,000 which will enable a revamp of its
interior to go ahead. Delighted members of the town council's
Princess Management Committee have been celebrating the news that
£19,970 has been pledged to the theatre. More...

Cider
farm hosts music festivalTICKETS
have gone on sale for a cider and music festival being held in
Brent Knoll later this month. The Westcroft Cider, Beer and Food
Festival will be held on Saturday 30th June and will feature an
exciting free local food festival plus a ticketed evening of music
entertainment at Westcroft Cider Farm. More...

New
manager at garden centreBRENT
Knoll's Sanders Garden World has a new manager following the departure
of long-running boss Peter Burks. Mr Burks, pictured, has recently
taken up a new role of Manager at Jacks Patch Nursery &
Garden Centre in Bishopsteignton, Devon and is now a regional
manager. More...

Cars
on show for Father's Day SCORES
of vintage and classic motor vehicles will be on display at a
free event in Brent Knoll on Father's Day (Sunday, June 17th).
The Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display will take place at Sanders
Garden World from 10am until approximately 3pm. This is the ninth
year that we have hosted the Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display.
More...

High
winds and rain sweep in HIGH
winds sent this canopy into the air outside a Burnham-On-Sea pub
on Thursday (June 14th) as forecasters predict more unseasonal
weather for the next couple of days. Strong gusts picked up the
canopy at The Railway Inn in the High Street, as pictured, narrowly
missing several pedestrians. More...

Mayor
praises Olympic riderExclusive:
Burnham-On-Sea's Mayor has congratulated
BMX rider Liam Phillips on being selected to ride for Great Britain
at this summer's Olympic Games. The Burnham BMX rider has been
chosen to take part in this summer's Olympics despite breaking
his collarbone last month. More...

Breeze
wins £25k on TV show!Exclusive:
A 22 year-old singer from West Huntspill,
near Burnham-On-Sea, is this week celebrating after winning £25,000
on Sky 1's talent show Don't Stop Me Now. Breeze Kilpin scooped
the huge cash prize on Sunday night when she was awarded top place
on Sky's hit entertainment show. More...

Liam
selected for OlympicsBURNHAM-On-Sea
BMX rider Liam Phillips has this week been selected to ride for
Great Britain at this summer's Olympic Games in London. Liam recently
competed in the 2012 BMX World Championships in Birmingham where
he became the second fastest man in the world during time trials.
More...

Fire
crews in Manor GardensAT first
glance, it appeared that a major fire incident was underway in
Burnham-On-Sea's Manor Gardens on Wednesday evening (June 13th),
yet in fact there was no need for concern. The two fire engines
and rescue Land Rover from Burnham Fire Station were taking part
in a training exercise. More...

Fun-packed
fayre this SaturdayBERROW'S
annual village fayre will be held this Saturday (16th June) between
11am and 4.30pm on the Millennium Field (off Red Road) in the
village. The popular event will include a wide range of entertainment,
from police dogs to a Zumba display, plus refreshments. More...

Chamber
to hold AGM tonightBUSINESSES
in Burnham-On-Sea are being encouraged to attend the AGM of the
town's Chamber of Trade this evening (Thursday, June 14th). At
the meeting, an update will be given on plans to submit a second
bid for Mary Portas funding for the town centre. The proposals
are aimed at boosting trade. More...

That
'asda' be good news!THREE
good causes in the Burnham-On-Sea area have this week benefited
from a new fundraising scheme at Asda's Highbridge store. The
supermarket is encouraging customers to vote for their favorite
groups by dropping tokens into collecting boxes - and those that
attract the most receive a cash donation. More...

Mass
sandcastle contest held!OVER
280 Scouts, Beavers, Cubs and Explorers from across the district
gathered on Burnham-On-Sea beach on Tuesday evening (June 12th)
to take part in a mass sandcastle building competition. The youngsters
from across Sedgemoor took part in the contest. More...

Roman
coin is discoveredExclusive:
A Burnham-On-Sea metal detecting enthusiast has unearthed
this ancient Roman coin dating back to the Constantine era from
a field outside Highbridge. Morley Howard, pictured right on Burnham
beach, made the discovery of the coin - which historians say was
minted in AD 322. More...

Tributes
paid to LorraineTRIBUTES
have been paid to a popular Burnham-On-Sea driving instructor
and football club treasurer who has died this week. The body of
Lorraine Dibble, 49, was found at her home in Burnham on Sunday.
Scores of tributes have been paid to her by shocked pupils, friends
and family. More...

School
parking plans approvedA BURNHAM-On-Sea
school's plans to extend its car parking facilities have this
week been approval by town councillors. St Andrew's School in
Dunstan Road wants to create an extra 18 spaces for vehicles,
taking its total spaces from 26 to 44. The land is currently used
as grass area at the school. More...

TV
star and MP urge supportBURNHAM-On-Sea's
MP Tessa Munt has teamed up with TV presenter and Fiona Phillips
this week to call for improved support for carers across Somerset.
Tessa made the call at the launch of National Carers' Week, which
takes place from June 18th until june 24th. More...

Traffic
wardens return to townTRAFFIC
wardens returned to Burnham-On-Sea's streets on Monday (June 11th)
when the county council took over responsibility for enforcing
on-street car parking rules. Somerset County Council has taken
over the role from Avon and Somerset Police. More...

MP
faces students grillingBURNHAM-On-Sea's
MP Tessa Munt will be among the politicians from the main parties
being grilled by sixth form students from Highbridge's King Alfred
School this week. The pupils will be taking part in a unique version
of 'Question Time' this Friday (15th June). More...

Fearless
Guides leap from planeTWO
fearless Guides from Burnham-On-Sea have completed a parachute
jump from a plane at 15,000ft to raise funds for a unique trip
to Mexico. Beth Lavis and Vicky Simmons undertook the tandem jump
at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon to raise £1,000 for their
trip. More...

Lakin
scoops flower show awardCROWDS
turned out to see displays of roses and sweet peas at a show held
in Brent Knoll last weekend. Sanders Garden World provided the
venue for the annual Rose and Sweet Pea Show, organised by members
of Burnham and Nailsea Horticultural Societies. More...

Plaque
unveiled to thank donorsA NEW
plaque was unveiled in Highbridge on Monday (June 11th) to formally
thank those local people who donated over £16,000 towards
the cost of the new town clock. More than 30 people attended the
ceremony outside Highbridge Community Centre in Market Street.
More...

Fire
crews rescue stuck pigeonBURNHAM-On-Sea
fire crews carried out one of their more unusual rescues today
(Monday) when they were called to retrieve a stranded pigeon.
Two fire appliances from Burnham were sent to Technical Street
at 2.30pm after reports that the bird was trapped in netting.
More...

Down
searched for missing manA POLICE
helicopter and Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards carried out a full search
of Brean Down during the early hours of today (Monday) amid concern
for a missing person. Coastguards were initially called to Brean
Down Fort at 11.45pm on Sunday night (June 10th). More...

Council's
plea to dog ownersSEDGEMOOR
District Council's Dog Wardens will be marking National Poop Scoop
Week this week by handing out leaflets and dog waste bags in Burnham-On-Sea
and Highbridge. National Poop Scoop Week aims to encourage dog
owners to be responsible and pick up after pets. More...

Club
hit by funding shortfallExclusive:
A Burnham-On-Sea carnival club has suffered a 50 per cent
fall in donations due to the difficult economic climate and is
planning a series of fundraising events over the summer to try
and make up the shortfall. Hillview Carnival Club says the ever-rising
cost of insurance, fuel and meeting safety regulations mean that
it needs to raise around £12,000 each year. More...

Battle
of bands held in BurnhamBURNHAM-On-Sea's
first ever Acoustic Battle of the Bands was a great success at
the town's Princess Theatre on Friday night (June 8th). Organised
by the team behind the annual Burnham FolkFest, the event sought
to find up-and-coming new musical talent. More...

Triathlon
- photos and resultsBURNHAM-On-Sea's
first ever Acoustic Battle of the Bands was a great success at
the town's Princess Theatre on Friday night (June 8th). Organised
by the team behind the annual Burnham FolkFest, the event sought
to find up-and-coming musical talent. More...

Fun
day raises £600 for charityHUNDREDS
of pounds was raised for two Burnham-On-Sea charities during a
special fundraising fun day outside the town's Victoria Hotel
on Saturday (June 9th). The Jubilee-themed event began with a
guest appearance from Mickey Mouse and included music and entertainment.
More...

Fly
tippers warned of £50k finesExclusive:
SEDGEMOOR District
Council has this week warned fly-tippers they face fines of up
to £50,000 for illegally dumping rubbish in the Burnham-On-Sea
area. It comes just days after items were dumped in Pople's Bow,
pictured above, and a large quantity of rubbish was also discarded
in Stoddens Lane. More...

Town
pub receives RAFA awardBURNHAM-On-Sea's
Railway Inn has been presented with a plaque in recognition of
its services to the Royal Air Forces Association. Jay Bebbington,
the Manager of The Railway, received the award from Brian Mudge
of the Burnham-On-Sea and District branch on Friday. More...

Film
fans raise cash for BARBFILM
fans have helped raise money for Burnham-On-Sea's rescue hovercraft
charity. Pat Scott from the town's Ritz Cinema in Victoria Street
has presented £114 to BARB (Burnham Area Rescue Boat) following
collections during several charity screenings. More...

Cadets
take to the skiesTHIS
group of Burnham-On-Sea air cadets enjoyed a day to remember on
Saturday (June 9th) when they were given a flight in a search
and rescue helicopter. The cadets from 290 Squadron Air Cadets
were treated to an exhilarating flight in Devon in a Sea King
helicopter. More...

Have
your say on power linesNATIONAL
Grid has begun a period of consultation to identify parts of land
suitable for underground power lines in the Burnham-On-Sea area.
The company wants to link the proposed new Hinkley Point C power
station with a sub-station at Avonmouth near Bristol. More...

Five
arrests after town mugging Exclusive:
Police have arrested five people following an alleged mugging
in Highbridge on Thursday evening (June 7th). Police were called
to an area near Willet Close, as pictured, at 8.15pm after a teenager
said he had been attacked in Sparks Way.
More...

Free
fireworks display tonightTHE
skies above Brean will be lit up with a free fireworks display
tonight (Saturday, June 9th) when Brean Leisure Park holds its
second display of the year. While there will be no admittance
charge, there will be collections on the night for several local
charities. More...

Two-day
flower festival beginsROSES
and sweet peas will be the focus for a two-day event being held
at Brent Knoll's Sanders Garden World this weekend. The centre
is holding a Rose and Sweet Pea Show organised by members of Burnham
and Nailsea Horticultural Societies on both Saturday and Sunday.
More...

BBC
and ITV live in BurnhamBURNHAM-On-Sea
was featured on two simultanteous live national TV programmes
for the first time on Friday morning (June 8th). ITV1's Daybreak
visited Burnham's Home Farm Holiday Park for a live segment about
tourists who are braving the bad weather and the BBC1's Breakfast
also visited the area.
More...

Video:
65mph gales batter townGALE-force
winds gusting up to 65mph gave Burnham-On-Sea a battering today
(Friday, June 8th). Big waves struck Burnham's sea wall at the
height of this morning's tide, pictured. A windsurfer was rescued
in stormy seas by Weston's lifeboats from next to Brean Down.
More...

Ferry
hopes given a boostExclusive:
PLANS to
launch a new commercial passenger ferry service between Burnham-On-Sea
and Wales have moved a step closer this week after the Town Council
gave its financial backing to the project. At a meeting on Wednesday
(June 6th), councillors voted in favour of earmarking £2,500
towards the venture. More...

Dreamscheme
to hold fun day HIGHBRIDGE
Dreamscheme will be holding an enrolment fun day on Saturday (June
9th) when youngsters aged 7 and over will be able to join the
group. The event will be held between 11am-3pm at the town's Southwell
Gardens when all will be welcome, including new leaders. More...

Traffic
light flattened in crashBURNHAM-On-Sea
police have appealed for witnesses to come forward following an
early morning crash on the town's seafront that left this traffic
light flattened. Officers were called to the South Esplanade at
around 1am today (Thursday, June 7th) following the incident on
the pedestrian crossing. More...

Join
'Brew For The Few' in townA BURNHAM-On-Sea pub will be hosting a special
coffee morning on Friday (June 8th) to raise money for the Royal
Air Forces Association. The Burnham branch of the RAFA has organised
the 'Brew For The Few' event at The Railway Pub in Burnham High
Street from 10.30am-2pm. More...

Body
identified as missing manExclusive: A coroner
has confirmed that the body of a man recovered from a river near
Burnham-On-Sea last Friday (June 1st) has been identified as a
missing Highbridge man. The body was recovered from a stretch
of river off Newbridge Drove in East Huntspill.
More...

£250k
arts quarter bid completedExclusive:
A BID for £250,000 of European funding to transform
part of Highbridge town centre into an 'arts and crafts quarter'
has this week been formally submitted. Town councillor Phil Harvey
has worked with Sedgemoor District Council to submit the outline
bid from the European Regional Development Fund. More...

Best
decorated shops revealedTHE
winners of a competition to find the best-decorated Jubilee shop
windows in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have been announced.
Town councillor Dennis Davey has toured the streets of the two
towns over recent days to assess the patriotic displays. More...

Gus
joins 1,000 mile bike ride!BURNHAM-On-Sea's
Mayor has this week waved off a group of fundraising bikers and
a special dog on a unique 1,000 mile cross-country journey! Gus,
the dog, is travelling in a specially-made sidecar during the
three-day fundraising ride from Land's End to John O'Groats. More...

Hotel
to hold fundraising day BURNHAM-On-Sea's
Victoria Hotel will hold a fundraising 'Jubilee day of mayhem'
this Saturday (June 9th). The event will be held outside the town
centre hotel in Victoria Street from 1pm-midnight and will include
a line-up of music and entertainment for all ages. More...

Severe
gales forecast for areaHEAVY
rain and gale-force winds are forecast to hit the Burnham-On-Sea
area during Thursday and Friday, prompting the Met Office to issue
a severe weather warning. A yellow alert has been issued for the
whole of the south west region, including Burnham-On-Sea. More...

M5
re-opens after accidentMOTORISTS
faced delays on the M5 motorway at Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday
(June 6th) following an accident. A car struck the central reservation
and debris was thrown onto the southbound carriageway, leading
to its temporary closure while a clean-up took place. More...

Police
hunt men after burglaryPOLICE
are hunting for two men who carried out a distraction burglary
in Highbridge yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, June 5th). The burglary
occurred at 3.15pm in Grange Avenue when one man distracted the
occupant of a home while his accomplice went upstairs and searched
the rooms. More...

Roof
damage closes church hallExclusive:
A church hall requires thousands of pounds of repairs after
its roof was severely damaged during recent bad weather, forcing
it to close until the autumn. St John's Church Hall in Highbridge
will remain shut for another three months while repairs to its
roof and interior go ahead. More...

Full
photo round-up of JubileeBURNHAM-On-Sea.com
covered scores of Jubilee events across the Burnham area at the
weekend. We have compiled a full photo review of a very special
weekend of celebrations - from the successful world record bid
to the parade and street parties. More...

Commemorative
wall unveiledA
COMMEMORATIVE wall has been unveiled in Highbridge's Apex Park
to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Overseen by Burnham-On-Sea
Rotary Club and Burnham-On-Sea Dreamscheme, the unique 's-shaped'
wall has been constructed next to the park's main car park. More...

New-look
landmarks unveiledCEREMONIES
to mark the refurbishment of two landmarks in Burnham-On-Sea have
been held over the Jubilee weekend. More than £3,500 was
spent by the Town Council on refurbishing the Victorian drinking
fountain in Seaview Road and the bandstand in the Manor Gardens.
More...

Jubilee
fun day attracts crowdsPhoto Special:
LARGE crowds flocked to a Jubilee Fun Day at Burnham-On-Sea's
BAY Centre on Monday afternoon (June 4th). The event, pictured
here, saw scores of activities, games and music acts being laid
on to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. More...

In
photos: Stuck horse rescuedExclusive:
THESE were the scenes when Burnham-On-Sea
firefighters rescued a stranded horse from a water-filled ditch
on Monday evening (June 4th). One fire crew from Burnham-On-Sea
and a Special Rescue Team from Bridgwater were called at 6pm.
More...

Street
party 'was the biggest'RESIDENTS
of Burnham-On-Sea's The Grove, Marlborough Court and Gardenhurst
threw a Jubilee Street party on Monday (June 4th) which is thought
to have been the biggest in Somerset. More than 200 neighbours,
friends and family gathered in glorious sunshine. More...

Jubilee
beacon lit in town and knollSPECTATORS
lined part of Burnham-On-Sea's seafront to watch the town's Jubilee
Beacon being lit as part of a nationwide chain on Monday night
(June 4th). There were loud cheers as the beacon was lit opposite
Burnham Sailing Club on the other side of the River Brue. More...

Search
held for missing personVOLUNTEERS
from BARB and Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard were called away from
their Jubilee celebrations today (Monday, June 4th) to search
for a suspected missing person at Brean. Crews were called to
the beach at 12.45pm after a beach warden discovered a large quantity
of clothing. More...

Jubilee
celebrations continue!JUBILEE
celebrations are in full swing across the Burnham-On-Sea area
and the fun is set to continue on Monday (June 4th). Scores of
street parties will be held across the area and several public
events are also to be held during the day including beacon lightings.
More...

Brent
Knoll fete attracts crowdsBRENT Knoll's annual summer fete took on a Diamond
Jubilee theme on Saturday (June 2nd) with residents and stallholders
dressed in colourful costumes. The spectators - who included Burnham's
MP Tessa Munt - were treated to an afternoon of
fun and entertainment. More...

Cremony
held for clock unveiling HIGHBRIDGE'S
brand new £20,000 town clock has been officially unveiled
by the town's Mayor as part of this weekend's Jubilee celebrations.
The brand new four-faced structure in the town's Jubilee Gardens
has been funded by donations and pledges from local people. More...

Graffiti
vandals target hotel CHEEKY graffiti
vandals have painted bunting and a message on the wooden hoardings
outside the derelict Highbridge Hotel. The message 'what can I
do to make you love me?' has been spraypainted along the length
of the hoardings at the front of the hotel. More...

Jet
skier rescued on busy nightBURNHAM-On-Sea
Coastguards had a busy Saturday evening (June 2nd) after being
called to two separate incidents. In the first at 6.55pm, a jet
skier got into difficulty when his machine suffered technical
difficulties. A Burnham lifeboat was launched.
More...

In
photos: Hundreds join parade BURNHAM-On-Sea's
Olympic torchbearers led a colourful parade through the town on
Saturday (June 2nd) to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Dozens
of representatives from local groups joined the procession, watched
by large crowds along the route. More...

New
world record set on beachHUNDREDS of people helped smash the world record
for the most sandcastles built in one hour on Burnham-On-Sea beach
today (Saturday, June 2nd). An estimated crowd of 500 residents
took part in the attempt as part of Burnham's Jubilee celebrations
- and, unofficially, a new record of 993 was set.
More...

Body
of man recovered from riverTHE body of a man has been recovered from a river
near Burnham-On-Sea following a police search for a missing person
today (Friday, June 1st). Burnham-On-Sea.com learns the body of
a man, who has not yet been named, was recovered from the River
Huntspill in East Huntspill this afternoon.
More...

Pupils
arrive in style for prom!A HELICOPTER, a horse and a fire engine were among
the more unusual modes of transport used by pupils of Highbridge's
King Alfred School to arrive in style at their end-of-term prom
tonight (Friday, June 1st). 200 Year 11 pupils flocked to Rookery
Manor. More...

In
video: Queen's 1958 visitAS the nation celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee,
Burnham-On-Sea.com looks back at the Queen's visit to Burnham
and Highbridge on December 5th, 1958. Her Majesty arrived by train
at Highbridge Railway Station and travelled to the radio signals
station. More...

A38
fire drama caught on cameraA BURNHAM-On-Sea resident has spoken of his shock
at seeing a van burst into flames on the A38 near Highbridge this
week. Allan Roberts took these photos and video of the blazing
vehicle at Dunball on Tuesday evening (May 29th) as he travelled
home.
More...

Towns
unveil Jubilee flowersFLOWER beds in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge have
been given Royal-themed makeovers in time for this weekend's Jubilee
celebrations. Funded by Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, the
flower beds are on the North Esplanade and at Highridge's Apex
Park.
More...

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